# San Francisco
20 Mind-blowing Facts About Alcatraz Island
Situated a little over a mile in picturesque fashion off the coast of San Francisco, California, Alcatraz Island stands as one of the most internationally recognizable cultural icons in the United States.…
9 Tragic Fires You Have Not Heard of in American History
According to the ancient Greeks, it was the Titan Prometheus who gave humanity the gift of fire after stealing it…
Cataclysm: 8 Cities That Were Nearly Wiped Off the Face of the Earth
It is quite natural to think of cities as permanent features of the Earth’s landscape. Of course, the truth is…
Today in History: The Great San Francisco Earthquake (1906)
Early in the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst natural disasters in…
Blazing a Trail: 5 Fires That Changed America
Fire can be a devastating thing. Flames have no respect for class, wealth, or power and their ferocity is often the…
6 Of The Most Notorious Alcatraz Inmates
Alcatraz. The Rock. Located in San Francisco Bay, the former island prison was once home to some of America's most…
This Day In History: Work Starts On The Golden Gate Bridge (1933)
On this day in 1933, work begins on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The bridge will become one…